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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit
willnot be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area.
• Clean enlJrelawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this manual).
• Lubricateas shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Be sure that ell nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
• Touch upell rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; send lightlybefore painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then
move handle forward.
• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enough to allow upper handle to be folded
back.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation,be sure to fold the
handle as shown oryou any damage the
control cables.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position,the lower handle will
automatically lock intothe mowing position.
Lower
handle
Squeeze to fold
bracket
Operator presence controlbar
Fold foward
for storage
Upper
Fold
backward
Lower
Mowing
handle
position
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum
deposits from forming in essant'Blfuel system
parts such as carburetor,f fuel filter, fuel bose
or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels ( called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel
lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsin the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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